Nurse Practitioner
The NP has responsibility and accountability that includes maintaining BLS when required and for performing activities that reflect the educational, experiential and competency requirements outlined below:
Nursing Practice Quality of Care Performance Educational/Career Development Collegiality Ethics Collaboration Research Resource Utilization In addition, the NP is accountable and responsible for possessing the knowledge and skills to:
Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with all internal and external customers Maintain confidentiality of electronic, written, and/or verbal patient/employee information Demonstrate working practices that include adherence to Infection Control standards and the safe use and operation of equipment Customer Service:
Continually promotes teamwork by cooperating with and supporting staff, visitors and customers in achieving hospital goals/mission. Consistently communicates with and assists customers, visitors, and staff in a courteous and professional manner. Promotes a positive image of Veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). Regularly creates and maintains an environment that ensures confidentiality of privacy for patients. Greets customers and readily identifies him or herself before communicating or conducting business. Age, Developmental, & Cultural Needs of Patients:
Age Specific:
The employee provides patient care that is appropriate to the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation needs of the patient group served. Categories served:
Adult 18-64 Geriatric 65
Computer Security:
In the performance of official duties, the employee has regular access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive data that must be protected under the provision of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes and policy. The incumbent is responsible for:
1) protecting data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion and 2) following applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc., as set out in a computer access agreement which the employee signs. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:
00am-4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Nurse Practitioner Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant:
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); heavy carrying (45 lbs and over); straight pulling (7-8 hours); pushing (7-8 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands and legs required; walking (up to 8 hours); standing (up to 1 hours); kneeling (up to 1 hour); repeated bending (up to 8 hour); ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13 to 16; far vision correctable in one eye 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; hearing (aid permitted).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Nursing Practice Quality of Care Performance Educational/Career Development Collegiality Ethics Collaboration Research Resource Utilization In addition, the NP is accountable and responsible for possessing the knowledge and skills to:
Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with all internal and external customers Maintain confidentiality of electronic, written, and/or verbal patient/employee information Demonstrate working practices that include adherence to Infection Control standards and the safe use and operation of equipment Customer Service:
Continually promotes teamwork by cooperating with and supporting staff, visitors and customers in achieving hospital goals/mission. Consistently communicates with and assists customers, visitors, and staff in a courteous and professional manner. Promotes a positive image of Veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). Regularly creates and maintains an environment that ensures confidentiality of privacy for patients. Greets customers and readily identifies him or herself before communicating or conducting business. Age, Developmental, & Cultural Needs of Patients:
Age Specific:
The employee provides patient care that is appropriate to the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation needs of the patient group served. Categories served:
Adult 18-64 Geriatric 65
Computer Security:
In the performance of official duties, the employee has regular access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive data that must be protected under the provision of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes and policy. The incumbent is responsible for:
1) protecting data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion and 2) following applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc., as set out in a computer access agreement which the employee signs. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:
00am-4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Nurse Practitioner Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant:
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); heavy carrying (45 lbs and over); straight pulling (7-8 hours); pushing (7-8 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands and legs required; walking (up to 8 hours); standing (up to 1 hours); kneeling (up to 1 hour); repeated bending (up to 8 hour); ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13 to 16; far vision correctable in one eye 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; hearing (aid permitted).
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$59,344 to $103,370 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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